CASTLETON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A woman is facing multiple charges in connection to a fire.
Tammy Green, 44, was charged with Arson in the Third Degree, two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, and four counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, also known as Buster’s Law.
A preliminary investigation revealed the fire was intentionally set by one of the occupants, according to New York State Police. Police believe there were three cats and one dog inside the home at the time of the fire.
Green was arraigned in Town of Schodack Court. She was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail without bail.
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. – Police say a woman spent Christmas Day in Rensselaer County Jail after attacking her family.
East Greenbush Police say 30-year-old Jessica Leahey went on a Christmas Eve tirade.
According to authorities, Leahey, who lives with a relative, became highly agitated after apparently not getting her way, and turned violent against her family, knocking down the Christmas tree and upsetting a miniature Christmas Village.
Police say Leahey pulled the telephone wires out to prevent a 911 call, then proceeded to knock holes through the sheetrock walls of the home and punched out a kitchen window before police were able to arrive and take her into custody.
Leahey is charged with two counts of criminal mischief. She was arraigned early Christmas morning in Schodack Town Court and remanded to County Jail.
